Recipe Chestnut Soup

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound of chestnuts, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Begin by peeling and chopping your chestnuts. You can do this by cutting an "X" on the flat side of each chestnut, then boiling them for 10 minutes. Once they have cooled, the skins should come off easily. Chop the chestnuts and set them aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside for later.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until they are soft and translucent.
4. Add the chopped chestnuts to the pot and stir well.
5. Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the pot and bring it to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chestnuts are tender.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it is smooth.
8. Return the pot to the heat and stir in the heavy cream and thyme.
9. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Simmer the soup for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until it has thickened to your liking.
11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with the crispy bacon and a sprinkle of thyme.

Nutrition

• Serving size: 1 cup
• Calories: 320
• Total fat: 23g
• Saturated fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 610mg
• Total carbohydrates: 22g
• Dietary fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Protein: 7g

Conclusion